Festival Events

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Dr Panayota Nazou will present a talk highlighting the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of Greek women.

The talk will be followed by a screening of the film Τα Κορίτσια της Βροχής, the third of a trilogy of documentary movies about women in resistance during the civil war and the seven years of military rule in Greece.

Τα Κορίτσια της Βροχής was the last film ever made by revered-director Alinda Dimitriou.

Date: Sunday 12 March

Start time: 6.00 pm

Venue: Greek Community Club 206-210 Lakemba St, Lakemba

Ticket: Free

Booking details: 9750 0440 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Hellenic Art Theatre and The Greek Festival Of Sydney regret to advise that ‘Karagiozis in Australia’ performances scheduled on Friday (3/3), Saturday (4/3) and Sunday (5/3) are cancelled.

As a result, our season will now commence Friday 10th March and conclude as scheduled on Sunday 26th March 2017.

• If you have made a reservation, one of our representatives will reach out via phone/email in order to amend your booking. • Advice for Guests Holding an Invitation (who have yet to RSVP) – Please contact us in order to reserve seats for the performance scheduled on 10th March 2017. • If you would like to speak to one of our representatives, please call Evelyn on 0413 989 007

Karagiozis in Australia - Karagiozis the New Migrant by Miltos Moutafidis and directed by Stavros Economidis

A comedy, presented by the Hellenic Art Theatre and the Greek Festival of Sydney

The Greek crisis has led to a new wave of migration to Australia, and among the ‘new migrants’ is everyone’s favourite barefoot, hunch-backed folklore hero — Karagiozis. He has come with his family seeking work and a better future.

To his surprise, all his old friends have also made the move. He lands a job (thanks to his mate Hatziavatis) working for a wealthy Greek-Australian.

One of his duties is to protect his boss’s daughter and keep her away from Alexander (the Great). She will marry the man he selects... or will she?